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From author Arthur Conan Doyle to poet Robert Burns and Scottish Colorist, Samuel Peploe, you\u2019re never far from beauty in this alluring land.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To inspire your trip, here are 7 bonnie stops you should make once you\u2019re there:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1) EDINBURGH<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5559\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5559\" class=\"wp-image-5559 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jorg-angeli-S56zN8cV5fk-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by J\u00f6rg Angeli on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe most beautiful of all the capitals of Europe,\u201d or so says former Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Sir John Betjeman, Edinburgh is a pleasant city with charm and history aplenty. Discover Edinburgh with a Local Expert and walk within the walls of the city\u2019s prized castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg. They\u2019ll reveal why this is Scotland\u2019s City of Culture and you\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore the city as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the Queen, Palace of Holyroodhouse.<\/p>\n<p><em>On select departures, you will also attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo \u2014 a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2) Orkney Isles<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 1744px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1547935358-5ce0ffa9ec4d?q=80&amp;w=1734&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D\" alt=\"Standing Stones of Steness, Orkney, United Kingdom\" width=\"1734\" height=\"1160\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by Jasmin Gorsuch on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Situated off the northeast of Scotland, the Orkney Isles are famous for their seal colonies, rugged waters and of course the \u2018Heart of Neolithic Orkney\u2019, relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy. A Local Expert will accompany you as you visit the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae, the mysterious Ring of Brodgar, Kirkwall and the small chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II.<\/p>\n<h2>3) St Andrews<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5561\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5561\" class=\"wp-image-5561 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/will-porada-uy5ZEqUOscs-unsplash-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/will-porada-uy5ZEqUOscs-unsplash-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/will-porada-uy5ZEqUOscs-unsplash-200x137.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/will-porada-uy5ZEqUOscs-unsplash-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/will-porada-uy5ZEqUOscs-unsplash-1320x904.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by Will Porada on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Famous for the celebrity visitors who are lured here for its world-famous golf, this pretty university town\u2019s West Sands Beach was also the place where the famous Chariots of Fire\u2019 race scene was filmed. Take a stroll through the town\u2019s centre, with its pretty boutiques, or perhaps wander to St. Andrews University where the love story of Kate Middleton meeting her Prince Charming began.<\/p>\n<h2>4) Glencoe<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5562\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5562\" class=\"wp-image-5562 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/joe-gardner-dXXsPf_qnKw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/joe-gardner-dXXsPf_qnKw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/joe-gardner-dXXsPf_qnKw-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/joe-gardner-dXXsPf_qnKw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/joe-gardner-dXXsPf_qnKw-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by Joe Gardner on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Perhaps Scotland\u2019s most famous glen, Glen Coe is a valley of volcanic origins. With its striking waterfalls, craggy trails and imposing peaks, it leaves a lasting impression. Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation of this Highland village on Loch Leven.before you enjoy the best of Highland hospitality and market-fresh ingredients, accompanied by delicious wine and beer at a local Celebration Dinner.<\/p>\n<h2>5) Loch Lomond<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5563\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5563\" class=\"wp-image-5563 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robert-keane-UiE-kcDnIGs-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robert-keane-UiE-kcDnIGs-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robert-keane-UiE-kcDnIGs-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robert-keane-UiE-kcDnIGs-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/robert-keane-UiE-kcDnIGs-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by Robert Keane on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Described by novelist Sir Walter Scott as the \u2018Queen of Scottish Lochs\u2019, Loch Lomond is a peaceful lake situated in southern Scotland. Part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, this pretty destination is surrounded by woodlands, red deer and Scotland\u2019s iconic flame-haired Highland cattle. Why not experience the beauty and tranquillity of the loch with an optional cruise?<\/p>\n<h2>6) Ballindalloch<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-1920x1082.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wilco-van-meppelen-mx2rQXheFtg-unsplash-1320x744.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home to Ballindalloch Castle or the \u2018pearl of the north\u2019, Ballindalloch is a small village located on the River Spey. Visit the castle, one of the few remaining inhabited castles in Scotland and enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table cuisine with Scottish tea and scones.<\/p>\n<h2>7) Wick<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5565\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5565\" class=\"wp-image-5565 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-1920x1439.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/keith-bremner-TfHFCY7Lcp8-unsplash-1320x989.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photo by Keith Bremner on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the far north of Scotland you\u2019ll find the quaint seaside town of Wick. Though small in size, it is notable for its produce, Old Pulteney whisky. Stop at its distillery and taste a wee dram of this national beverage as you learn about it production.\u00a0Sl\u00e0inte.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topping polls as the world\u2019s most beautiful country, Scotland is undeniably breathtaking. With its rugged peaks and lush-green landscapes, its romantic scenery has inspired countless literary geniuses and artists over the years. From author Arthur Conan Doyle to poet Robert Burns and Scottish Colorist, Samuel Peploe, you\u2019re never far from beauty in this alluring land. 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